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Scientists use AI to find promising new antibiotic to fight evasive hospital superbug
Scientists at McMaster University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have used artificial intelligence to discover a new antibiotic that could be used to fight a deadly, drug-resistant pathogen that...
Heavy drinking may raise risk of muscle loss later in life
Drinking heavily while younger puts you at risk for muscle loss and frailty later in life, new research suggests.
Here's where they get that data for the air quality health index
This wildfire season, more and more Albertans have been turning to the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) as a gauge of what they’ll be breathing if they step out the...
Gene editing tool could help reduce spread of antimicrobial resistance
A new tool that could help reduce the spread of antimicrobial resistance is showing early promise, through exploiting a bacterial immune system as a gene editing tool.
Afternoon exercise tied to better blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes patients
Afternoon exercise is better than morning exercise when it comes to managing blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study published Thursday in Diabetes...
More older Americans use patient portals to access health information
Older Americans are increasingly likely to log into "patient portals" to access their healthcare information -- but confidence levels vary.
Meningitis shot that fights five different strains shows promise in latest trial
According to the World Health Organization, meningitis caused an estimated 25,000 deaths in 2019. European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control A phase 3 trial found that a new meningococcal disease vaccine is...
'Groundhog Day' syndrome made a man feel like he was reliving the same events
A man was convinced that the same events kept happening. The delusion was likely a complication of Alzheimer's.
Calgary doctors warn emergency rooms 'collapsing' in open letter
A group of nearly 200 Calgary ER doctors is sounding the alarm, with an open letter to Albertans, about the state of emergency rooms in the city, warning the system...
Less invasive treatment for 'leaky' heart valve does well in study
The condition, known as degenerative mitral regurgitation (DMR), is treatable using a minimally invasive intervention known as TEER (transcatheter edge-to-edge repair), which was shown to be effective.
The COVID-19 virus mutated to outsmart key antibody treatments. Better ones are coming
In 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic raged and other effective drugs were elusive, monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) emerged as a lifesaving treatment. But now, 3 years later, all the approvals for COVID-19–fighting antibodies have...
Medical "microrobots" could one day treat bladder disease, other human illnesses
A team of engineers at the University of Colorado Boulder has designed a new class of tiny, self-propelled robots that can zip through liquid at incredible speeds--and may one day...
What's behind the toxic algae producing killer shellfish in Alaska?
Most people probably associate algal blooms with red tides in Florida that can lead to skin irritation, burning eyes and rashes in exposed individuals.
'Sustainable' ventless dryers may contribute to waterborne microfiber pollution
Fibers lost during the wear and care of textiles may pose a risk to the environment and human health when released into air and water. A study published in PLOS...
Here’s what really happens when you pull a muscle
Treatments for minor pulls include ice packs and elevation at home, but full tears might require surgery. Depositphotos Joel Cramer was at the pool with his kids when another dad, competing in...
Extremely rare case of mad cow disease detected in the US
It is only the seventh case of the deadly disease reported in the U.S. since it first emerged in the country in 2003.
MD Anderson Research Highlights for May 24, 2023
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Research Highlights showcases the latest breakthroughs in cancer care, research and prevention.
Senior physician says staffing shortage has Surrey Memorial Hospital ER in 'deep trouble'
The most senior emergency physician at one of British Columbia's busiest hospitals has come forward to warn the public about the ongoing crisis inside the emergency department, saying the situation has deteriorated to the...
A brain implant helped a man with paralysis walk more naturally
A system that restores communication between the brain and spine has enabled a man paralyzed by a spinal cord injury to regain near natural walking ability. Once the patient’s brain activity was decoded,...
Medical 'microrobots' could one day treat bladder disease, other human illnesses
A team of engineers at the University of Colorado Boulder has designed a new class of tiny, self-propelled robots that can zip through liquid at incredible speeds—and may one day...
Paralyzed man walks naturally, thanks to wireless ‘bridge’ between brain and spine
Gert-Jan Oskam lost the ability to walk in 2011 when he injured his spine in a cycling accident in China. Six years later, the Dutch man managed to take a few short...
Failed antibiotic could be a game-changing weed killer for farmers
Weed killers of the future could soon be based on failed antibiotics.
'Mini kangaroos on steroids' make comeback in South Australia after disappearing for 100 years
The tiny marsupials have a penchant for peanut butter, which researchers have used to help them monitor and conduct health checks on the population.
Overcoming nuke stigma through critical thinking
The food contamination that followed the Fukushima nuclear plant incident in 2011 caused widespread fear, both within Japan and internationally.
New technique substantially reduces mouse damage to crops even during plagues
A non-toxic method to prevent mice from devouring wheat crops has been shown to drastically reduce seed loss.
AI Used to Advance Drug Delivery System for Glaucoma and Other Chronic Diseases
Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have used artificial intelligence models and machine-learning algorithms to successfully predict which components of amino acids that make up therapeutic proteins...
Risk of death is higher among opioid overdose survivors
Surviving a trip to the emergency room for an opioid overdose dramatically increases a patient's odds of dying in the year after, U.S. health officials reported Tuesday.
Salmonella outbreak linked to Papa Murphy's raw cookie dough
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Tuesday that a salmonella outbreak involving 18 people in six states has been linked to Papa Murphy's raw cookie dough.